Explore Exeter
Devon is a favourite haunt of not just runners and cyclists, but swimmers, surfers and sailors, meaning the diversity of outdoors activities in and around Exeter is rich. Here, you can discover runs, rides, swims, walks, triathlons, challenges and other outdoor activities in and around Exeter.
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- Wed 31 Dec
- £5-£10
Salcombe RNLI Resolution Fun Run
Join in for the Salcombe RNLI Resolution Fun Run — a 7km scenic trail run looping around the beautiful Snape’s Point and back.
- 7 km trail running + 350 ft ascent
- Sat 17 Jan 2026
- £10-£24
Haldon Night
Popular night-time trail races through Haldon Forest with beer, mince pies and medals for finishers! A range of distances to cater for all ages. Fun for all the family with fancy dress awards too.
- 10K run
- 5K run
- Trail run 2
- CaniCross
- Sat 14 Feb 2026
- £23-£28
Wild & Mild Night Run
This is a toughish race on Dartmoor but it's a big old moon so visibility will be good and the weather looks mild. Grab your head torch and let's get wild.
- Trail run 2
- Sun 15 Mar 2026
- £10-£36
Donut Duathlon Spring
Kickstart your season with the Donut Duathlon — a fun, family-friendly, traffic-free event at Torbay Velopark with flat parkland runs, smooth tarmac cycling, and donuts for all!
- Sprint duathlon
- Super sprint duathlon
- Kids duathlon 4
- 5K run
- Sat 28 Mar 2026
- £24-£30
Exeter Trail Races
Off-road trail races around the grounds of Escot Park with some tough little climbs along the way. Ideal for runners of all abilities with canicross category too. Medal for every finisher!
- 10K run
- CaniCross 2
- Half marathon
- Sat 28 Mar 2026
- £49
Way of the Dead 50K
The Way of the Dead (formerly the 'Dartmoor Traverse East to West') returns for the second year, with a 50K Dartmoor Traverse route from east to west.
- 50K ultra run
- Sun 29 Mar 2026
- £18-£27
Exeter Gravel Races
A lapped off-road course mostly on gravel fire roads so perfect for gravel bikes but also well suited to cross-country bikes or mountain bikes. Everyone will finish within a few minutes of the winner!
- Gravel events 2
- Sat 4 Apr 2026
- £28-£51
Torbay Triathlon Relay
Join the action at Torbay Velopark in your choice of two thrilling team triathlon relays – fast racing, smooth tarmac, and unbeatable camaraderie in a fun, traffic-free setting for all abilities.
- Relay triathlon 2
- Sun 5 Apr 2026
- £25-£51
Torbay Triathlon Spring
This totally traffic-free venue is the perfect way for anyone to start in the sport of triathlon, with a pool based swim, followed by a Velopark ride on smooth, flat tarmac and a flat parkland run.
- Sprint triathlon
- Novice triathlon
- Kids triathlon 7
- Super sprint triathlon
- Sun 12 Apr 2026
- £37-£43
Haldon Heroic
Featured in Red Bull's Best Cyclocross and Gravel Events and 2024 Best of the Year on offroad.cc! Gravel rides on the best trails the Haldon Forest has to offer.
- Gravel events 3
- Sat 25 - Sun 26 Apr 2026
- £20-£30
Follow the Seagulls | Devon
The famous trekking challenge is back again! Lighthouses, tranquil estuaries, rugged cliffs, beaches, coastal views and the South West Coastal Path to support brainstrust, the brain cancer charity.
- Charity walk 2
- Sun 26 Apr 2026
- £39-£44
Taunton Flyer
This popular early season sportive offers a mixture of open, flowing, flat roads combined with a couple of testing climbs in the Blackdown Hills - an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
- Short sportive
- Medium sportive
- Long sportive
- Sun 3 May 2026
- £20-£63
Tavistock Triathlon
Tavistock Triathlon is for all ages and abilities using the amazing Olympic legacy 50m pool at Mount Kelly with quiet rolling roads for the bike and the disused railway line for the run. What a venue!
- Olympic triathlon
- Sprint triathlon
- Super sprint triathlon
- Kids triathlon 5
- Sat 16 May 2026
- £29-£55
Roadford Lake Swim
Take the opportunity to swim in a superb lake swimming venue where you’re not normally allowed to swim! Come and make a weekend of it with lakeside camping too.
- Lake swim 5
- Sat 16 May 2026
- £9-£28
Roadford Lake Trail Races
By popular demand, a selection of trail races has been added to the multi-sports weekend at the scenic Roadford Lake, with an inclusive and encouraging atmosphere, and lakeside camping.
- Fun run 2
- 5K run
- CaniCross 2
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sun 17 May 2026
- £68-£135
Roadford Lake Triathlon
Triathlon and swim events at Roadford Lake, offering a range of distances to suit all ability levels in a safe environment, with camping options to enjoy the area after your event.
- Sprint triathlon
- Olympic triathlon
- Half Ironman
- Sun 17 May 2026
- £57-£79
Roadford Lake Aquabike
Now into its second year! It’s a superb swimming venue and the quiet rolling roads make such a good bike course that it was used for the 2023 Masters National Road Race champs. Lakeside camping too!
- Standard aquabike
- Sprint aquabike
- Sat 30 May 2026
- £9-£24
Burrator 10K and Kids Races
A fast, flat 10K route that is almost all on tarmac and is one of the most beautiful 10Ks in the country. The kids races make the event even more exciting, especially as all finishers get a medal!
- 10K run
- Fun run 2
- Sat 6 Jun 2026
- £35-£54
Dartmouth Open Water Swim
A much-loved favourite in the outdoors calendar, the Dartmouth Open Water Swims offer a choice of distances in the clear waters of Blackpool Sands Beach for a wide range of swimming abilities.
- Sea swim 3
- Sat 6 Jun 2026
- £45-£75
Wild Dart Swim and Aquathlon
Swim through crystal-clear waters and run through woodland paths, meadows and riverside trails in this unique test of endurance, strength and adventure spirit — perfect for those who love to go wild.
- River swim
- Standard aquathlon
- Sun 7 Jun 2026
- £70-£90
Dartmouth Triathlon
Swim in the clear waters of Blackpool Sands, then take a scenic coastal bike route featuring Devon's flattest road, then run by a stream. Plus chance to camp on the beach!
- Olympic triathlon
- Sprint triathlon
- Sun 7 Jun 2026
- £65-£80
Dartmouth Aquabike
Can't run or don't like to? Start with a stunning swim in the clear waters of Blackpool Sands then it’s on to the bike featuring Devon’s flattest road. Opportunity to camp on the beach too!
- Sprint aquabike
- Standard aquabike
- Sat 4 Jul 2026
- £90
Dartmoor Legend Ultra
The toughest cycling challenge in the South West! This epic route is against a pace clock. Any rider who falls behind the minimum pace will be required to retire from the event.
- 200 miles road cycling + 18000 ft ascent
- Sun 5 Jul 2026
- £36-£75
English Riviera Triathlon
Fast, exciting, spectator-friendly racing in the centre of Torquay! Swim from the sheltered Torre Abbey Sands beach, ride a fast and flattish closed-road circuit and run by the sea.
- Sprint triathlon
- Olympic triathlon
- Super sprint triathlon
- Kids triathlon 2
- Sun 5 Jul 2026
- £30-£60
English Riviera Swim
The ever-popular English Riviera Swims offer a choice of distances in the warm and sheltered sea at Torquay, for a wide range of swimming abilities. This beach has an excellent water quality record.
- Sea swim 3
- Sat 11 Jul 2026
- £38-£43
Moor to Sea
Choose between three sportives exploring the quiet roads of Dartmoor and surrounding area. Finish on a tough climb and earn your gold, silver or bronze medal based on finishing times.
- Short sportive
- Medium sportive
- Long sportive
- Fri 17 Jul 2026
- £1,400-£3,100
ITERA-lite Expedition Race SW England
Come to the beautiful South West of England for an unforgettable, life-changing adventure over two to three days of non-stop multisport adventure.
- 2 days hiking
- 2 days mountain biking
- 2 days kayaking
- Sun 23 Aug 2026
- £40-£44
Devon Grit
Ride the best gravel trails of East Devon on a challenging, scenic and welcoming adventure from Exmouth — perfect for gravel, CX, MTB and e-bike riders.
- Gravel events 4
- Sun 13 Sep 2026
- £65
Salcombe Brewery Co Sprint Triathlon
Taking place from the wonderful North Sands, put your endurance to the test with a sociable and challenging seaside triathlon, to finish with a Salcombe Sprint Triathlon medal!
- 700 m sea swimming
- 19 km road cycling + 400 m ascent
- 3 km trail running + 90 m ascent
- Fri 18 - Sun 20 Sep 2026
- £50-£140
Summer Sigh
Two full days of adventure in Somerset based around sea kayaking and other coastal experiences — test your endurance, teamwork and spirit from sunrise to sunset.
- 2 days kayaking
- Sat 10 Oct 2026
- £45-£140
The South Hams Ultra
The South Hams Ultra is a very scenic circumnavigation of South Hams in Devon over a choice of distances, which follows the brand new South Hams Way in South Devon.
- Ultra run 2
- Marathon
- Tue 30 Dec
- £32-£34
Bell Challenge | Day 2
Running Events Devon would like to invite you to come and run with us.
- 7 hrs road running
- Wed 31 Dec
- £32-£34
Bell Challenge | Day 3
Running Events Devon would like to invite you to come and run with us.
- 7 hrs road running
- Wed 31 Dec
- £22-£24
Final Countdown 10K
One last race for the year! The Final Countdown is back on New Years Eve 2025. A Trail 10K at Sidmouth, East Devon.
- 10 km trail running
- Thu 1 Jan 2026
- £32-£34
Bell Challenge | Day 4
Running Events Devon would like to invite you to come and run with us.
- 7 hrs road running
- Fri 2 Jan 2026
- £32-£34
Bell Challenge | Day 5
Running Events Devon would like to invite you to come and run with us.
- 7 hrs road running
- Sat 3 Jan 2026
- £27.50-£38.50
Walter Raleigh Round Half and Third Marathon
The Walter Raleigh Round Half Marathon visits the birthplace of Sir Walter Raleigh and the countryside where he spent time as a child.
- Trail run
- Half marathon
- Sat 3 Jan 2026
- £32-£34
Bell Challenge | Day 6
Running Events Devon would like to invite you to come and run with us.
- 7 hrs road running
- Sun 4 Jan 2026
- £32-£34
Bell Challenge | Day 7
Running Events Devon would like to invite you to come and run with us.
- 7 hrs road running
- Sun 11 Jan 2026
- £16-£23
Oh My Obelisk!
OH MY OBELISK is a multi-terrain 9 or 13 mile route up to the Obelisk at Mamhead from Dawlish Leisure Centre.
- Multi-terrain run
- Half marathon
- Sat 24 Jan 2026
- £35-£71
EnduranceLife - South Devon
This is where the Coastal Trail Series was born - the South Devon stage has become a cult classic.
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Ultra run
- Sat 24 Jan 2026
- £46-£80
PAGAN Trails
Back Again For 2026!
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Sat 31 Jan - Sun 1 Feb 2026
- £32-£34
Winter Challenge
Running Events Devon would like to invite you to come and run with us.
- Fixed time runs 2
- Sat 7 - Sun 8 Feb 2026
- £17-£37
Exeter Half Marathon and Riverside 5 Miles
Enjoy a scenic half marathon along Exeter’s historic Quayside and around the Riverside Valley Park.
- Half marathon 2
- Fun run
- Sun 22 Feb 2026
- £16
Exeter City 10K
Prepare to be captivated by the exhilarating energy pulsating through the heart of Exeter City as you embark on the adventure of a lifetime at the renowned 10K run!
- 10 km road running + 17 ft ascent
- Sat 28 Feb 2026
- £34-£80
Hameldown Hammer
This is the 10th Anniversary Edition of the Hameldown Hammer half-marathon - Dartmoor's biggest and best trail half marathon with over 800m of ascent.
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Ultra run
- Sun 8 Mar 2026
- £28-£41
Granite Way 10 and 20 Mile
The Granite Way 10 and 20 miles running event takes you along the Granite Way footpath and cycleway through Devon with fantastic views of Dartmoor and the surrounding countryside.
- 10 miler
- Half marathon
- Sun 8 Mar 2026
- £23.50-£30.50
Bideford Half Marathon
Run possibly the Bideford Half Marathon – the swift half!
- 13.1 miles road running + 846 ft ascent
- Sat 14 - Sun 15 Mar 2026
- £32-£34
Pi & Pasty Challenge
Running Events Devon would like to invite you to come and run /walk with us for our Pasty & Pie Challenge.
- Fixed time runs 2
- Sun 22 Mar 2026
- £22-£44
Grand Canal Canter
Each year the Grand Canal Canter takes place twice, with a spring and an autumn event!
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Trail run
- Sat 18 - Sun 19 Apr 2026
- £32-£34
Spring Challenge
Running Events Devon would like to invite you to come and join us for our Spring Challenge 2026.
- Fixed time runs 2
- Sat 25 Apr 2026
- £35-£50
Total Coastal
50km Ultra or Half Marathon on the South West Coast Path
- Half marathon
- 50K ultra run
- Sun 26 Apr 2026
- £19-£31
The Maer 10K & Half Marathon
Let the incredible start line atmosphere at Sidshore motivate you for The Maer races. Which will you choose?
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sat 9 May 2026
- £35-£71
Endurancelife | Exmoor
This event showcases the stunning location of Exmoor with its abundance of natural beauty, breathtaking scenery and unlimited potential to inspire. It is truly trail running territory at its best.
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Ultra run
- Sat 9 May 2026
- £27.50-£38.50
Sid Valley Ring Half and Third Marathon
Back for a 6th year in 2026. The Sid Valley Ring Half Marathon follows the newly created Sid Valley Ring walking route.
- Half marathon
- Trail run
- Fri 15 - Sun 17 May 2026
- £350
Incredible Hike
The ultimate coast path challenge! Walk 60 miles of the South West Coast Path over 3 days and take in the breathtaking sights and soak up the camaraderie for Children’s Hospice South West.
- 60 miles hiking
- Sat 16 May 2026
- £38-£70
Race The Tide
In the glorious setting of the privately-owned Flete Estate, Mothecombe, South Devon.
- Trail run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Sun 24 May 2026
- £5-£45
Bishop Fleming Great West Run
Experience Devon’s biggest, SELL-OUT race in 2026.
- Fun run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sat 6 Jun 2026
- £58-£68
Tsunami Marathon
The TSUNAMI ocean trails are back after a year away.. Back and bigger than ever.. Another tidal wave of Trail Running. Due to hit the North Devon and Cornish coastline in 2026.
- 26.2 miles trail running
- Sun 28 Jun 2026
- £68-£140
The Lundy Island Race
We’ve all heard of it and most of us know where it is. But very few of us have run over it and nobody has ever raced on it. Until now..
- 13.5 miles trail running